Rare Event: 4.2 Earthquake Confirmed in Michigan

Michigan is not in the United State’s aptly called “Earthquake Country” – the western United States. In fact, it’s not anywhere close. However, the USGS has confirmed that the state experienced one of the largest earthquakes in their history today – a magnitude 4.2. The strongest earthquake to ever hit Michigan was a magnitude 4.6 way back in 1947 – almost 70 years ago!

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The National Weather Service has confirmed that an earthquake was experienced by West Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Early reports indicate an earthquake of a 4.0 magnitude located 5 miles south of Galesburg, MI.